How many syllables in “sporadic”?
syllables in "sporadic"
Word details
Syllables
3
spo · ra · dic
Letters
8
s · p · o · r · a · d · i · c
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “sporadic”
The word “sporadic” contains 3 syllables, divided as spo · ra · dic. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sporadic" have?
"sporadic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sporadic" into syllables?
"sporadic" is divided into syllables as: spo · ra · dic.
What is the Scrabble score for "sporadic"?
The Scrabble score for "sporadic" is 13 points.
Using “sporadic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sporadic" (spo · ra · dic) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “sporadic” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “sporadic”
The letters in “sporadic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: picadors.